Youth & Schools' Worker

New Wine; Mountsorrel; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

New Wine in Mountsorrel is looking for an engaging youth worker to oversee and develop programs for Church youth aged 11-25 years. This position offers the opportunity to lead events and communicate the Christian gospel while working alongside local schools and volunteers.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about youth engagement and ensure all safeguarding policies are strictly followed. You'll be a key member of our ministry team, helping to foster young people's faith and discipleship.

Competenze

• Experience in youth work, particularly with ages 11-25.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies.

Mansioni

• Oversee and develop youth work among Church youth.
• Lead events and activities for young people.
• Partner with local schools for outreach initiatives.
• Implement safeguarding policies and procedures.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Youth engagement

Safeguarding awareness

Descrizione del lavoro

Salary: 26,000 – 33,000

Description of Job

We are two Anglican parishes serving the village of Mountsorrel in North Leicestershire. This youth and schools’ work post will build on the foundation work achieved by our outgoing youth worker, who has been with us for four years, and our children and families’ worker, who has been in post for eight years. You will be an integral part of our ministry team and have the opportunity to work alongside the staff and pupils of the nearby secondary school.

Job Description

• Oversee and develop the work among Church youth aged 11‑25 years.
• Lead events and activities for young people in a variety of settings, including Church and school, communicating and practising the Christian gospel, and working with local volunteers and recruiting new supporters.
• Lead young people into the Christian faith and develop them as disciple‑making disciples.
• Work with the ministry team in delivering appropriate content for Sunday worship.
• Assist the incumbent with baptism visiting and preparation of youth for baptism and confirmation.
• Partner with Rawlins Academy in Quorn where many Mountsorrel young people go to school.
• Partner with the Town Wide Youth Work (part of the Loughborough Churches Partnership) in Christian outreach to young people and volunteers.
• Encourage attendance of young people at Christian camps and events.
• Ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are fully implemented for all who work with young people in church, in conjunction with Safeguarding Officers.
• Participate in relevant training and be open to opportunities for personal development, including networking opportunities.